disconnect both cables from the battery and remove the battery hold down bracket, remove battery, put new one in replace the bracket, connect positive (red cable [end will have plastic cover with red plus sign on it]} first than the other (negative) one. your done.
Your alternator could be bad.
disconnect the battery for a good ten mins
brake diagram for 1998 ford escort
According to the 1998 Ford Escort Owner Guide : The 2.0 liter , DOHC , Zetec engine came with the ( Motorcraft BXT-58 battery ) * that's BCI group size 58
Unhook the battery for about an hour then reconnect it and drive it for about 20 minues.
A cassette radio player goes in a ford escort 1998.
No it uses a top post battery because the terminal ends don't fit the two.
A ( 1981 ) Ford Escort takes a BCI group size ( 58 ) battery
How do you remove the rear drum brakes on a 1998 ford escort
where is the idle control motor for a 1998 ford escort
5 w 30 - according to the 1998 Ford Escort owners manual
To change the transmission fluid on the manual 1998 Ford Escort ZX2, drain the fluid from the drain hole near the speed sensor. Then refill the fluid using the plug in the side of the transmission.